Besiktas chief delivers bad news to Benfica over Rafa Silva | OneFootball

Murat Kiliç, vice president of Besiktas, made important statements regarding the situation of Rafa Silva. The official of the Turkish club stated that the player could soon return to compete for the Black Eagles. This news represents a serious blow to Benfica's aspirations.

Murat Kiliç was unequivocal when addressing the situation of the 32-year-old Portuguese winger: "Rafa Silva has joined the training camp and is participating in the training sessions. As a club, neither the coach, nor the staff, nor the management have any problem with him.”

The official also added: “If he wants, he can play. It's up to him. We have nothing to do with that. The process is proceeding normally and he will play if he wants". The final decision regarding his competitive involvement now rests entirely with the player and the Besiktas coach.

Benfica wants his return, but only on a free transfer

Benfica remains interested in bringing the star back, but imposes one essential condition: his arrival must be on a free transfer. The SAD led by Rui Costa refuses to pay any transfer fee, although it is willing to offer a millionaire salary, making the footballer one of the highest paid in the locker room.

This season, wearing the Besiktas shirt, Rafa Silva – valued at 5 million euros – has played 16 games: 10 in the Süper Lig, four in the Conference League, and two in the Europa League qualifiers. In his 1,360 minutes on the pitch, the player scored five goals and provided three assists.

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